A specific conformation of a molecules is the exact spatial arrangement of
the atoms. Conformations by definition only differ by rotation about single
bonds (torsion angles), with bond angles and distances at optimal values.
There are an infinite number of conformations possible.
A conformer is the molecule in that conformation.
>Hi all,
>
> I wonder if anyone has favorite definitions for conformation and
>conformer that they might be willing to share. There is some discussion in
>our group with regards to which should be used for a single, specific
>spatial arrangement of the atoms of a compound.
>
> For example " The lowest energy conformation was found to be..." or "The
>conformer showing the lowest energy was found to be..."
>
> Any insight would be appreicated. Is there a standard that is now
>recommended in publications?
>
>Phil Hammond
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